India Outclassed, Outplayed, Out of Answers: South Africa End 25-Year Wait in Style

South Africa delivered a commanding performance to defeat India by 408 runs in the second Test, securing their first Test series victory on Indian soil in 25 years.

The Proteas dominated all departments of the game, outclassing the hosts with both bat and ball.

Batting first, South Africa posted an imposing total of 489, anchored by a brilliant 111 from Senuran Muthusamy and a crucial 93 from Marco Jansen. Their partnership laid a solid foundation and put India under immediate pressure.

India faltered early, managing only 201 in their first innings. The visitors tightened their grip on the match as Jansen and Simon Harmer wreaked havoc across both innings, sharing 12 wickets. Harmer’s sensational spell of 6/37 in the second innings brutally exposed India’s batting vulnerabilities.

Chasing a mammoth target of 549, India collapsed to 140 in their final innings, with only Ravindra Jadeja offering notable resistance through a fighting 50. The rest of the batting order failed to withstand the relentless South African attack.

The heavy defeat dents India’s World Test Championship prospects, while South Africa’s confidence will soar after such a comprehensive win. The emphatic result not only seals the series but also marks a monumental milestone for the Proteas, who will cherish their first Test series triumph in India in a quarter of a century.

India now faces a period of introspection as they look to regroup and reassess their strategies ahead of future challenges.

Also Read: ‘We’ll Give 200%’: Pant Sends Strong Message Before Guwahati Test Showdown